Kathmandu, Oct 24: West Indies power-hitter Sherfane Rutherford is set to feature for Sudurpaschim Royals in the third edition of the Nepal Premier League (NPL). The franchise announced his signing through social media on Saturday morning.
The 28-year-old left-handed batter is an experienced campaigner in T20 cricket, renowned for his aggressive middle-order batting, power-hitting ability, and capacity to score runs at a rapid pace. His arrival is expected to strengthen Sudurpaschim’s batting lineup ahead of the upcoming season.
Rutherford made his T20 International debut for the West Indies in 2018 before making his ODI debut in 2023.
In T20 Internationals, Rutherford has scored 1,123 runs in 61 matches at an average of 28.08 and a strike rate of 154.26. He has registered eight half-centuries, with a highest score of 84.
In ODI cricket, he has accumulated 873 runs in 31 matches, including one century and eight half-centuries. His highest ODI score is 113.
Rutherford has also showcased his talent in the Indian Premier League (IPL), scoring 520 runs in 31 matches at a strike rate of 142.86. His highest IPL score is an unbeaten 71.
Beyond international cricket and the IPL, Rutherford has featured in several franchise T20 competitions, including the Caribbean Premier League (CPL) and Pakistan Super League (PSL).
His international experience and explosive batting could prove valuable for Sudurpaschim Royals as they aim to challenge for the NPL title in the tournament’s third edition.
